Zeal for Marina Management


Management solutions that maximise marina profits, deliver Gold Anchor standards and build a signature customer experience.

ZEAL MARINAS

Marina management specialists that solve the pain points and achieve business growth!

At Zeal Marinas, our team have hands on marina management experience and understand the pain points of everyday operations that prevents growth in the business.

Our speciality is working with your team to solve business pain points and provide results that achieve:

  • Sustainable marina profits

  • Gold Anchor Marina Accreditation

  • Award-winning marina customer service

  • Marina marketing campaigns that deliver conversion and increase business profile

Our
Services

At Zeal Marinas, our approach focuses on tailoring our marina management services to suit the individual needs of our business clients.. Whether you’re looking to utilise our range of marine management consultancy services or seeking full management solutions, Zeal Marinas focus the outcomes to provide results on your bottom line.

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Marina Management

Our full management solution takes care of all the day to day operations, and ensures your marina is profitable and providing a memorable customer experience.

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Branding & Marketing

Marina specific marketing solutions including branding, design, online strategy, marketing plans and PR.

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Business Development

Innovative frameworks and techniques to boost marina yield, focus your sales process and develop new business revenue.

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Marina Customer Service

Developing signature customer experiences through training and understanding your marina customer journey.

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Gold Anchor Standards

Implementation of industry leading programs for continuous improvement including Gold Anchor, Clean Marina & Superyacht Ready.

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Safety & Environment

Developing safety and environmental plans, processes and standards for long-term marina sustainability.

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Human Resources

A focus on people including marina staffing, culture, training and performance.

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Marina Events

From small marina mingles, to signature boating events & launches, we can market & deliver to your tailored needs.

Who we are

YOUR MARINA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Zeal Marinas, is your marina management specialist in Australia, collaborating to transform marinas into Gold Anchor destinations. Our team have hands on experience in the industry and use proven business techniques, to deliver award-winning results and maximise the yield of your business.

At Zeal Marinas, we offer marina management services to address the pain points of every day operations by working with your team to provide growth solutions. Whether you’re looking for support in a specific aspect of your operations or seeking full marina management services, Zeal Marinas is your key to business growth.

Our experience is in previously managing world-class facilities including Coral Sea Marina Resort, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard, and Marina Mirage Marina. Find out more about our relevant experience…

PARTNER PERSPECTIVES

  • “Luke is a backbone of the Australian Superyacht Industry, managing key infrastructure facilities and representing them at international shows. His commitment extends to volunteering time and diverse knowledge in influential committees and working groups, contributing significantly to the industry’s remarkable growth over the last decade".

    David Good, CEO - AIMEX, Superyacht Australia & ACMG

  • "Over the past decade, my engagements with Luke at various East Coast marinas have consistently exemplified world-class service synonymous with Superyacht hospitality. Luke’s genuine enthusiasm in our professional interactions resonates throughout the wider Superyacht industry".

    Matthew Baily, Master 500GT & Master 45m - Director of Baily Marine Consulting

  • "Coral Sea Marina initially had a poor customer service reputation, but under Luke’s leadership as General Manager, he transformed the experience. His integral role elevated the marina to a world-class Superyacht destination, winning numerous awards, and achieving Platinum 5 Gold Anchor status".

    Paul Darrouzet, Owner - Coral Sea Marina & Resort

  • "Having managed some of the country’s largest award-winning marina & boatyard facilities, Luke’s exceptional project management skills were evident when he delivered the most successful MIA Conference Boatyard Study Tour with close to 150 delegates attending. Luke is a well-known, connected and committed marina professional. It was a pleasure to work with him.”

    Suzanne Davies, CEO - Marina Industries Association

  • "In the dynamic marina industry, finding individuals who truly comprehend its challenges is invaluable. Luke is undeniably one of these exceptional individuals. His dedication to excellence is not only recognised by myself but also resonates throughout my network. Following such a competent professional ensures a consistently outstanding experience, a sentiment shared by many in our industry.”

    Ed Woodman, Senior Captain (Vessels up to 45m) - Star Entertainment Group

  • “As the General Manager of the award-winning Coral Sea Marina resort in the Whitsundays, Luke was responsible for creating the Blue carpet superyacht experience and increasing superyacht visitation through his contribution at international yacht shows. He is a well know personality in the Australian superyacht industry and highly respected across all sectors, his in-depth knowledge of the industry provides insightful and valuable intelligence to committees and working groups.”

    Cameron Bray, Chief Superyacht Guy - The Superyacht People

  • “Luke McCaul has been an active proponent in the Australian marine industry for many years, working with world-class marinas and enhancing their infrastructure, offering and image during his tenure. I have frequently sought comment and analysis from Luke for features on boat shows, the marine environment, marina development, trends and forecasts. His opinion is valued and insightful, as he is a respected member of the industry vanguard".

    Jeni Bone, Contributing Editor Ocean Magazine

  • "As a business owner that has been intimately involved in building the health and sustainability of our marine industry over the past 24 years, it is always a pleasure to work with passionate and dedicated people that share the same vision. Luke played an instrumental role in developing the GCCM business and is a valuable resource in developing the future success of the marine industry. I wish Luke the best of luck in developing his business in the industry. I recommend him highly and have no doubts he will achieve success into the future.”

    Trenton Gay, CEO - Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard

LETS WORK TOGETHER

Get in touch, so we can understand your needs.

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